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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.96, 148.31 and 47.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.96, 148.31 and 47.62 is: 71.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.96 : 148.31 = 47.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.96/148.31 = 47.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.96x = 148.31 × 47.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.96x = 7,062.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,062.92/98.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.37

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